Hundreds of thousands of children are forced or legally recruited combatants in no fewer than 70 warring parties across the world. In addition to these child soldiers, thousands of youth voluntarily participate in politically related conflict. Why, how, and in what capacities are such large numbers of teenagers involved in war and how are they affected? Adolescents and War brings together world experts in an evidence-based volume to thoroughly understand and document the intricac...

The substantially revised and updated third edition of Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East focuses on the experiences of ordinary men, women, and children from the region. Readers will gain a grassroots appreciation of Middle East life, culture, and society that recognizes the impact of wars and uprisings as well as changes to Islamic practice due to advances in technology. The book also explores the influence of social media on politics and labor relations and the changing status of w...

Classroom-tested lessons to help you strive for 100% engagement in your ELA classroomFor educators, it can be a constant challenge to keep students engaged and motivated in the classroom. With the rise of technology and shortened attention spans, we have to go beyond traditional teaching methods, especially in the English Language Arts (ELA) classroom where students may perceive reading and writing as tedious tasks.100% Engagement: 33 L...

When Hannah visits a haunted prison, what will she find in the deadly small hours?Hannah is driven to right her wrongs. After a drunken 21st birthday dare left her with a shadow figure always around, the now-sober 28-year-old resolves to return to the scene of the crime. Determined to give back an eerie stolen piece of possessed fabric, she attends a phantom-hunting event with her best friend Christian, run by Get Haunted, at the Missouri State Penitentiary … to ...

This unique collection of chapters takes the reader on a tour to explore innovative preservice and inservice teacher education practices from many regions of the United States, Canada and the world. Each of the chapters offers an authentic, documentary account of successful initiatives that break the traditional mold of teacher education.Section I presents unique preservice teacher preparation programs and initiatives. These chapters offer compelling ideas to readers who seek chang...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Barbering teachers job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much ...

Brian Barber likes to write code and tell stories that thrill. He is the author of the top-selling LYCCYX series and the critically acclaimed short story "A Stormy Night", both now available in audiobook formats.Brian enjoys adventure and a good cup of coffee, usually at the same time.Be sure to keep up with Brian's latest updates by following him on Twitter at the link to the right and sign up to hear about his latest book release as well.

At a time of rapid demographic change and amidst the many educational challenges facing the US, this critical new collection presents mathematics education from a culturally responsive perspective. It tackles the most crucial issues of teaching mathematics to an ethnically diverse school population, including the political dimension of mathematics education within the context of governmental efforts to improve achievement in school mathematics. Culturally Responsive Mathematics Educati...

Unique, playful approach to working with letters of the alphabet and introducing vocabulary in imaginative ways.

Reviews for LYCCYX: Episode 1 -"I'm a military guy. Okay, so I'm not IN the military, but I love all things military. I also love Science Fiction. This series is the advanced genetic lovechild of things-Military and things-SciFi. What I also love about this format, is that it's the perfect quick read that doesn't bog you down, (great for waiting room scenarios), and yet it still tells the story you CARE ABOUT. I'm expecting exciting things on the "lunar" horizon from this series!!!...

In the shadowy underbelly of 19th-century Edinburgh, a sinister tale unfolds. "The History of Burke and Hare, And of the Resurrectionist Times" delves into the macabre world of body snatching, where two notorious murderers, William Burke and William Hare, preyed on the vulnerable. As the city's medical schools clamored for cadavers, a chilling trade emerged, blurring the lines between life and death. This gripping account transports readers to a time of darkness and desperation, where the ...

What readers are saying about A Stormy Night:"Excellent suspense. Totally unexpected ending. You think it's going one way with the suspense, and then bam! it's not that type of story at all." - 5 Stars, E. Mills (Amazon)"It's a fun little diddy that takes you down a certain path and then BAM! You're like: "What just happened." It's cheap, it's short, and so there's no reason not to have it for those little moments when you need just a little something-something to keep you ...